Friends of Abilities First
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Friends of Abilities First at a glance
In short: Friends of Abilities First gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,796
- -70.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,796
- -70.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,796
- Total assets
- $226,117
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Abilities First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abilities First ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $985 (2021) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilities First Springfield, MO | Art Inspired Academy | $11,796 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,117 | $37,795 | $46,457 | $11,796 | 1 | $10,260 |
| 2023 | $231,266 | $128,116 | $68,536 | $39,463 | 1 | $9,769 |
| 2022 | $168,300 | $84,925 | $53,053 | $23,996 | 1 | $3,763 |
| 2021 | $141,963 | $53,499 | $24,411 | $985 | Total only | $3,298 |
| 2020 | $111,908 | $57,959 | $43,863 | $7,825 | 1 | $724 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of Abilities First
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Abilities First is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Abilities First is led by Jessy Glair, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessy Glair
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Kraft
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Margarett Rollwagen
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Cathie Hampton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kelsay
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Reynolds Roberts
Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Curtis
Board Member
Past President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Crise
Secretary
Past President → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Hostler
Board Member
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Jensen
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle John
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ellie Widmer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Majorhahn (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Margarett Rollwagen (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Abilities First
How much does Friends of Abilities First give each year?
Friends of Abilities First gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Abilities First?
Friends of Abilities First reported $226K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is Friends of Abilities First?
Friends of Abilities First is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MO. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Abilities First operate?
Friends of Abilities First has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Friends of Abilities First's EIN?
Friends of Abilities First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5438649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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